The Pasco County Public Transportation system is facing an interesting dilemma. Just when rising gasoline prices might be tempting some to park their private vehicles and climb aboard a bus, PCPT officials are seeking County Commission approval for 100 percent fare increases for the county's fixed-route bus system and paratransit service for people with disabilities. PCPT, not surprisingly, is not immune from rising energy costs. ...more

February 12, 2008

Voters sent a clear message Tuesday when they resoundingly approved a constitutional amendment that gives homeowners bigger tax breaks: They want lower tax bills, even at the expense of services. ...more

January 31, 2008

EAGLE LAKE - The Lake Region High School junior varsity girls basketball head coach was arrested Wednesday. He is accused of telling a player to drop her shorts and touching another player, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

January 23, 2008

Students and staff at Gulf Trace Elementary finally have a place to call their own. ...more

January 9, 2008

I was on a bus trip in mid- November as a guest of the Red Hatter's club. It was a very pleasant day with upbeat, friendly and cheerful people. It is a great way to begin any journey. We traveled to the Vero Beach Mall for an afternoon of shopping. We all stopped at a restroom, where I washed my hands. I said to my friends: "Did you hear that? I just heard a clink." I immediately felt this sick sensation in my stomach. I quickly checked my hands. I thought that I had lost my wedding ring. But it was not until we had returned to the bus that I realized I'd lost my mom's "Eastern Star" pinkie ring, a precious gift to me. I sat there stunned. What to do? What a loss! I was encouraged by many to call the mall management office and explain my dilemma. I did just that. When the bus ride was over, many said "I'll say a prayer that you'll recover your Mom's ring," Others joined in: "I'll pray to St. Anthony for you," "Prayers can only help," I said to myself. ...more

November 24, 2007

As Rick Sanson's 11-0 Keswick team gathered in prayer and congratulations following their 48-27 defeat of 5-6 Lakeland Victory Christian, news of Bradenton Prep's win against Orlando Pine Castle Christian ushered in a sonorous roar. The Crusaders, in their first playoff victory, knew that they will continue playing in the Class 1B playoffs at home. ...more

November 17, 2007

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November 17, 2007

The unfortunate thing about athletics is that at some point it comes to an end – sometimes with tears of joy, and others, tears of sadness. ...more

November 7, 2007

River Ridge's volleyball season ends in regional semifinals. ...more

November 6, 2007

On Sept. 28 we took I-75 toward Miami to fly to Peru. By 3:15 p.m. the car was in storage, and we were at the airport awaiting our 1:35 a.m. departure. ...more

November 4, 2007